Pregnancy - 10
Your baby
By now your baby is about 3cm long. Because his brain is developing faster than any other part of his body, his head looks very large. His toes are separating and he’s getting more active with every passing day. He’s even started to sleep, wake up and exercise his muscles. His arms bend at the elbow and, if you could peer inside, you’d see his spine clearly visible through his skin.
You
Although your uterus has doubled in size and is now as large as a grapefruit, your bump is probably not yet showing. Indeed, your pregnancy might still be a secret from the world!
IronMatters
Iron is one of the key nutrients you need throughout pregnancy - it's important for carrying extra oxygen around in your red blood cells and your baby needs it for his developing brain. If you run short now, your baby may be fine but you'll run the risk of becoming anaemic, which will leave you feeling tired, washed-out and generally unwell. Your doctor may recommend an iron supplement. If not, pay particular attention to the iron-rich foods in your diet such as red meat, fish, eggs, dried fruit, wholegrain breakfast cereals and breads and green leafy vegetables. There's even better news - these foods all contain a wide range of important nutrients in addition to iron.
Did you know?
The iron from cereals and vegetables is best absorbed by your body if you eat some fruit or vegetables rich in vitamin C at the same time. Have a glass of orange juice with your breakfast cereal, take fresh fruit as a starter to your main course, or try a tasty tomato sandwich on wholegrain bread for a healthy snack.
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